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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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Our UK wide real estate practice comprises 23 partners, 52 lawyers and is consistently recognised as a market leader by the leading independent legal directories. Our expert team of lawyers is supported by specialists in planning, construction, property litigation, corporate, finance, tax and restructuring.

We act for a diverse client base including property companies, real estate funds, developers, housebuilders, retailers, energy companies, high net worth individuals, pension funds, investment trusts, retail and investment banks, professional practices and universities.

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Real Estate - Scotland

What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn offers high-quality advice to a wide variety of clients, including financial institutions, house builders and developers. The team handles a range of transactional matters for well-known investors, as well as assisting them with ongoing asset management. The team also handles property work for a number of household-name retailers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn advised a Lone Star fund on its acquisition and financing of the share capital of Union Square Developments. Following the acquisition, the team has been retained by Lone Star to advise on the asset management of the centre.

Strengths

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  • The team have comprehensive expertise covering wide-ranging services covering everything we would ever need. They have a strong integrated approach with other specialists.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • We are always impressed by the knowledge across the team. They have a strong commercial understanding.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • Shepherd and Wedderburn are always fully engaged, providing novel solutions to complex issues. They include the client's thinking in customer-facing contract negotiations.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They have a friendly and approachable team with a high level of skill and attention to detail.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • The partners have a wealth of experience and longevity in the business. They are supported an excellent back-up team of solicitors.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Hall
    Andrew Hall

    Andrew Hall

    Andrew Hall is renowned for his experience in commercial and residential property development, representing both landowners and house builders.

    • Andrew is completely reliable, and his knowledge of the wider property market is the best.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Andrew is extremely reliable and competent. He provides legal advice which is tailored to the commercial environment it relates to.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Andrew has been an invaluable asset, demonstrating exceptional expertise and leadership to help us navigate through complex legal structures.

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  • David Mitchell
    David Mitchell

    David Mitchell

    David Mitchell has a commercial property practice that encompasses both development and investment work for an impressive blue-chip client base. He has notable experience in matters relating to retail and leisure-related property.

    • David Mitchell provides a common-sense approach.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Scott Ritchie
    Scott Ritchie

    Scott Ritchie

    Scott Ritchie has a strong commercial real estate practice with experience acting on high-level investment acquisitions and disposals. He also assists with development matters, including student accommodation and infrastructure projects.

    • Scott made the transaction so smooth. He's very responsive, very clear and good at finding pragmatic solutions.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Scott is incredibly proactive, diligent and commercial. He has a thorough and balanced approach to drafting and negotiation.

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  • Caroline Shand
    Caroline Shand

    Caroline Shand

    Caroline Shand has particular expertise in institutional investment, commercial development and property finance-related work. She assists a range of investors and lenders, handling some cross-border portfolio investment and finance matters on the Scottish side.

    • Caroline is someone who is good to deal with.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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